Is the Democratic Party Back from the Dead? Sleepy Don, Soaring Grocery Prices, and… Joe Walsh (D) for President!? — with Mike Nellis and Joe Walsh

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Hey folks,

Joe Walsh joined me live for another episode of Welcome to the Party, Pal, and we went all in. Democrats crushed this week’s elections, Trump literally fell asleep mid-press conference, and everyone’s suddenly claiming “the Democratic Party is back.” We broke down what that really means — and why it’s pissed-off voters, not party elites, leading the charge.

It’s one of our sharpest, funniest, and most honest episodes yet. You don’t want to miss this one.

• [00:02:11] Joe and I dive straight into the post-election spin: Hakeem Jeffries declares “the party is back,” but who really made Tuesday happen? Spoiler: grassroots Democrats.

• [00:06:58] The “back” debate — do the wins mean renewal, or are we just winning because Trump is that bad? Why complacency is the real threat.

• [00:17:45] “Sleepy Don” — Trump nods off behind Dr. Oz, and we talk about media double standards and why independent, pro-democracy voices matter now more than ever.

• [00:28:33] Affordability and anger: Trump’s economy, grocery prices, and the lie Republicans can’t spin away — because people live the economy every day.

• [00:36:58] Joe Walsh’s “maybe I’ll run for president” moment — and a raw talk about authenticity, courage, and why both parties need leaders who sound like real people.

If you’re fired up after this one — if you believe in fighting for a Democratic Party that actually listens, leads, and connects — become a paid subscriber today. Every dollar helps us grow the movement, pay fair wages, and build something lasting together.

With urgency,

—Mike